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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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